A family celebration in California turned to tragedy on Sunday evening after a shooting left four people dead and ten others wounded.
Suspect at Large After Banquet Hall Attack
The violent incident occurred at a banquet hall on the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue in Stockton. According to a briefing from Heather Brent, a spokesperson for the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office, the shooting began around 6pm Pacific Time.
The suspected shooter remains at large, prompting an ongoing and urgent investigation by local authorities. The sheriff's office has confirmed that the event was a family gathering, though the motive for the attack is not yet known.
Community Reels from the Violence
The shooting has sent shockwaves through the local community, with emergency services responding to a scene of chaos and confusion. The ten injured individuals were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment, with the extent of their injuries currently unclear.
This devastating event highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence in the United States, where such attacks at community events have become a grim recurrence. Law enforcement is urging anyone with information to come forward as they work to locate the suspect and establish a clear sequence of events.
Further details are expected as the investigation by the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office continues to develop.
